Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Hawaii at Manoa received a $804,990 Project Grant from the Bureau of Health Professionals under the Grants to States for Loan Repayment program (CFDA 93.165), awarded on July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2029. This three-year grant supports the establishment and operation of an educational loan repayment program designed to increase the availability of primary healthcare clinicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) throughout Hawaii. The funding enables the University of Hawaii to administer loan repayment assistance for eligible healthcare professionals—including physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mental health professionals, and registered nurses—who commit to providing services in designated underserved communities within the state.

Under this award, the University of Hawaii provides loan repayment assistance to healthcare providers serving in HPSAs, thereby improving access to primary care in medically underserved populations across the Hawaiian islands. The program requires the institution to maintain comprehensive accounting records and comply with federal reporting requirements, including submission of Federal Financial Reports and compliance with the program's administrative guidelines. By leveraging this federal investment, the University of Hawaii strengthens the primary healthcare workforce capacity in rural and underserved urban areas throughout Hawaii.